Qatar's under-20 programme is struggling to build momentum. Five recent fixtures have yielded just two points - a pair of draws against Saudi Arabia and the UAE - while a heavy defeat to Wales U19 exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Two matches against Uzbek club Pakhtakor were abandoned, disrupting preparation ahead of what figures to be a demanding schedule.
The team drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia U20 in their most competitive outing, suggesting they can compete at regional level when organised. A goalless stalemate with UAE U20 followed, though neither result suggests attacking threat or defensive solidity. The 2-0 loss to Wales U19 was a sobering affair and raised questions about their readiness for higher-level opposition. Two abandoned fixtures against Pakhtakor - circumstances unexplained - have left gaps in their fixture list and broken any rhythm they might have established.
With just one goal scored across five matches and no wins to speak of, Qatar's attacking play needs urgent work. Their defence has been breached repeatedly by sides they might reasonably expect to match. The draw with Saudi Arabia remains their best performance, but consistency remains elusive. The abandoned matches have compounded an already difficult period.
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From matches covered on Scoresque, not the team's full history.
Qatar won their first AFC U-19 Championship title, defeating North Korea in the final
Qualified for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand as AFC U-19 champions
